Tribal Relations Management Analyst (Management Analyst 5)

We encourage you to apply!Under the direction of the Tribal Director this position serves as a liaison and project manager over Tribal Relations activities between the agency and all the tribes in WA State.
Duties include but are not limited to:

• Develop, manage, and implement Tribal Relations projects within WA State Parks.
  • Connect with agency leaders, managers, and staff to communicate about projects, procedures, and/or policies.
• Serve as a liaison between WA State Parks and Tribal Partners.
  • Serve as interagency liaison within the agency to provide feedback and guidance related to processes, procedures, and feedback gathered from roundtable/feedback sessions with tribal partners.
• Provide consultation and tribal community engagement.
  • Performs outreach, engagement, and day-to-day communication with WA State tribes under the direction of the Tribal Director.
  • Attend tribal events and cultural community events as a representative of WA State Parks.
• Develop and deliver trainings.
• Serve as the backup to the Tribal Director.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Qualifying candidates will meet one of the following criteria:

• Bachelor's degree in business, communications, government relations, Native American and Indigenous studies, ethnic studies, environmental science and management, environmental justice, natural resources, or a related field, AND three (3) years of experience as defined below, AND a valid driver's license.

OR

• Seven (7) years of experience as defined below AND a valid driver's license.

The experience required:
Experience performing complex communications, project management and implementation, and governmental liaison and/or Tribal Relations work.
Additional Abilities, Skills, and Knowledge:

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal legislative processes and demonstrated capability in understanding policies and priorities and extrapolating such information to make judgements and executing successful strategies involving intergovernmental affairs, media, and tribal community outreach.
• Working knowledge and demonstrated experience with Native American tribal protocol, custom, tradition, culture, and governmental relations.
• Strong analytical, writing, and oral communication skills.
• Able to independently formulate and deliver specific messages and information, often with little notice or preparation, and in support of WA State Parks and Recreation executive policy positions and direction.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze issues and identify pathways to achieve key objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively build and maintain relationships by practicing a balanced approach in listening and commenting.
• Ability to educate public officials and staff on priorities and issues, even in the face of opposition and skepticism.

HOW TO APPLY
To ensure consideration, please complete the online job application and profile at www.careers.wa.gov. It is highly encouraged to attach or embed in your application the following:

• Letter of interest specifically addressing the qualifications listed in this announcement.
• Current resume.
• Three professional references, if not completed in the application process.

*This job announcement may be used to fill other positions of the same classification if vacant in the next 60 days.
This position is included in the non-supervisory bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: https://wfse.org/

• Diversity strengthens the workforce in competence and ability;
• Celebrating diversity appreciates and values individual differences;
• Diversity serves an increasingly heterogeneous society;
• Diversity helps ensure the relevance of a state park system, its mission, properties, and programs to the people of this state today and in the future; and
• Diversity is crucial to our ability to serve all citizens.

The Commission encourages and supports staff efforts to reach out to people of all races, national origins, abilities, religions, sexual orientations, veteran status, ages, and genders who use the parks and who live in communities nearby parks. This outreach is to focus on engaging in partnerships that expand programs and services in a way that is meaningful and of value to all people. The Commission is dedicated to offering quality experiences to all visitors through a workforce and volunteer corps that reflects the diversity of Washington State.
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the human resources office at (360) 902-8565. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
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For information about the recruitment process and qualifications, please contact Jenee Kramer at Jenee.Kramer@parks.wa.gov or (360) 902-8569.Employment Type: Full Time - Permanent